News Release

For immediate release - May 5, 2014

Spend a Night With Frank Lloyd Wright

In June, the W. T. Bland Public Library will host a three-part lecture series detailing the life and work of famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. During the presentations which will be offered on consecutive Tuesdays – June 3, June 10, and June 17 at 7:00pm, local expert Timothy Totten will use photos and stories to weave a fascinating portrait of the iconic artist.

• Tuesday, June 3 at 7:00pm – The Prairie Years – details Wright’s Wisconsin upbringing and entry into turn of-the-century architecture in a rebuilding Chicago.
• Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00pm – The Wandering Architect – follows Wright on his mid-life journey to Europe, the Mid-West, Japan and the American West, finding tragedy and scandal on the way to redemption
• Tuesday, June 17 at 7:00pm – The Modern Reinvention – highlights the busiest and most artistically fulfilling chapter of Wright’s career and personal life

Each lecture utilizes hundreds of photos and a dash of humor to give historical context and to show his impact on architecture today. While the series features a thorough discussion of Wright’s architectural achievements, the presentation style is designed for everyone, as local businessman, Kevin Robson can attest.

“I was not a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright or even architecture in general, but friends asked us to attend the Night with Frank Lloyd Wright”, says Robson, who owns a website hosting company in Lake County. “What we experienced was something right out of Shakespeare: intrigue, romance, murder. I even learned a little bit about architecture during this spellbind presentation.”

For Totten, who has studied the famous architect for almost 25 years and visited nearly 100 Wright-designed sites around the United States, the presentations are a chance to share his passion with the community. “Great architects can impart emotions with their buildings,” says Totten. “If I can communicate that feeling to you and maybe get you to laugh or even cry as I tell you the stories, I’ve done my job.”

While admission to the lecture series is free, advance reservations are strongly suggested. Please register by calling the Library at (352)735-7180 Ext 5 or stopping by the Circulation Desk or visit www.nightwithwright.com to reserve your seats. Space is limited.

The Spend a Night with Frank Lloyd Wright will be held at the W. T. Bland Public Library located at 1995 N. Donnelly Street in Mount Dora. All Library programs are free and open to the public. To register or for additional information, call (352) 735-7180 option 5.